Underwriting Assistant

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

About QBE

Are you passionate about working for one of the world’s largest insurers with excellent opportunities to grow your career with offices in 27 countries? 3 years ago, we opened a new office in the Netherlands and we have been growing rapidly. To support this growth, we are looking for an underwriting assistant. It will give a chance to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of a new market entrant.

If you are looking to progress your career within Insurance, have an entrepreneurial mindset and want an opportunity to make a difference in the existing Dutch insurance market with the unique opportunity to further develop the local admin department then read on.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to join our team! In this role, you'll support the Underwriting Division with key administrative tasks, ensuring top-notch service and timely delivery.

Your new role

• Support underwriting through general administration to ensure delivery of a professional service within agreed turnaround times.
• Input data accurately on relevant internal and external systems to maintain correct and up to date information.
• Prepare relevant reports and back up information to support the team to assist the business.
• Develop good working relationships and ensure timely communication with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Develop effective underwriting and underwriting assistant process flows.
• Assist in identifying and implementing 'best practice' and process improvements.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes and self-learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver superior service standards as part of the extended service team.

About you

Preferred Competencies/Skills:

• Some years of experience in a similar role in an insurance company, preferably with knowledge of marine and/or construction insurances.
• Flexible approach and ability to recognise and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Good team player with the capability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English is a requirement.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, able to prioritize.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage to work in multiple systems, comfortable working with both speed and accuracy.
• Problem solving skills – demonstrates tenacity in handling and resolving queries.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of class specific underwriting knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of e-Abs.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Advising, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.